Movie

The Face Behind the Mask

★ 5.6(8)193811m

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Good to know

Director: Jacques Tourneur
Release date: 1938-03-19
Runtime: 11m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

About The Face Behind the Mask

The Face Behind the Mask is a 1938 movie in the Documentary, Mystery and History genres, directed by Jacques Tourneur, starring John Nesbitt, Carlos De Valdez and Jack Deery. It has a runtime of 11 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.6/10 from 8 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Face Behind the Mask in Colombia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

This dramatized short film describes the historical mystery of France's "man in the iron mask". King Louis XIV imprisoned a man who was never identified, but who was forced to wear an iron mask for the length of his captivity, which ended only in his death. Several candidates for the identity of the man are investigated.

Cast

John Nesbitt

Narrator (voice)

Carlos De Valdez

Bit Part (uncredited)

Jack Deery

Bit Part (uncredited)

Ivo Henderson

Bit Part (uncredited)

Mary Howard

La Vallière, The King's Sweetheart (uncredited)

George W. Jimenez

Spanish King (uncredited)

Edward Keane

Nicholas Fouquet (uncredited)

Michael Mark

Peasant (uncredited)

Andre Marsaudon

Bit Part (uncredited)

Thomas R. Mills

Governor (uncredited)

Leonard Penn

Louis XIV, The Man in the Iron Mask (uncredited)

George Sorel

Count Mattioli (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

prisoneriron mask

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Face Behind the Mask in Colombia?+

The Face Behind the Mask is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Colombia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Face Behind the Mask on Netflix?+

The Face Behind the Mask is not on Netflix in Colombia right now.

How long is The Face Behind the Mask?+

The Face Behind the Mask has a runtime of 11 minutes (11 minutes).

Who stars in The Face Behind the Mask?+

The Face Behind the Mask stars John Nesbitt, Carlos De Valdez, Jack Deery, Ivo Henderson and Mary Howard.

When did The Face Behind the Mask come out?+

The Face Behind the Mask is a 1938 movie directed by Jacques Tourneur.

What genre is The Face Behind the Mask?+

The Face Behind the Mask is Documentary, Mystery and History film.

Who directed The Face Behind the Mask?+

The Face Behind the Mask was directed by Jacques Tourneur.